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Senior Travel Designer – Trade (Permanent)
Gauteng- Johannesburg or Cape Town -Wholesale
Publication: 03 Jun 2026

Job Description

  • Service Excellence: Deliver prompt, professional, and solution-oriented service to agents and guests. Communicate proactively and with clarity.
  • Itinerary Design & Upselling: Curate bespoke journeys reflecting guest preferences and company’s standards. Identify upselling opportunities to enhance guest experiences.
  • Agent Relationship Management: Build trust-based relationships, understand agent preferences, and collaborate with Sales and Operations teams.
  • Booking Accuracy: Quote accurately and timeously, maintain meticulous booking files, and ensure seamless execution of itineraries.
  • Operational Coordination: Work closely with Operations Specialists to ensure a high-quality guest experience and manage all booking logistics.
  • Performance & Margin Focus: Optimise bed nights and margins, track financial performance, and ensure revenues are secured.
  • Product Knowledge: Stay current on company’s camps and experiences across Southern & East Africa.
  • Systems & Technology: Use industry systems (WETU, Tourplan, etc.) to streamline processes and enhance service delivery.

Availability

Immediately

Salary

Negotiable on experience

Required Qualifications

  • Senior certificate.
  • Destination Management Company (DMC) experience required.
  • Minimum 4–5 years in a senior travel design or reservations role; proven experience in itinerary planning, customer service, and sales; familiarity with TourPlan and Microsoft Office.
  • Experience in creating and customizing travel itineraries for trade partners such as travel agents, tour operators, destination management companies, or corporate travel agencies.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, strong communication (English required, European languages advantageous), organisational skills, and ability to upsell and personalise travel.

Location

Johannesburg or Cape Town

Application details

Contact Name :Nono Mantjiu

Contact Phone:011 789 3337

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